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Lynn Bryan is an Associate Professor at Purdue University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the Department of Physics. Her work bridges science education research with practical applications in physics and STEM teaching, focusing on pedagogical strategies that align with contemporary educational reforms.
- B.S., Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1986
- M.S., Secondary Education, Indiana University, 1992
- Ph.D., Science Education, Purdue University, 1997
Dr. Bryan's research interests center on science teacher education, particularly how sociocultural contexts influence teaching and learning. She emphasizes evidence-based inquiry and reflection in teacher training, qualitative research methodologies, and the integration of nanoscale science into curricula. Her work also explores the implementation of the Matter and Interactions physics curriculum, which prioritizes fundamental principles and atomic-level understanding over traditional formulaic approaches.
Recent publications highlight her focus on integrated STEM education, model-based inquiry, and teacher professional development. She has led studies on preservice teacher spatial reasoning, AI-assisted physics problem-solving, and legitimation code theory as a framework for curriculum design. Her research spans nanoscale science, magnetic interactions, and technology-mediated learning environments.
- 2005 Science Teacher of the Year, Georgia Science Teachers Association
- 2004 University of Georgia Teaching Academy
- 2002 Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
- 2001 D. Keith Osborn Faculty Senate Award for Teaching Excellence
- 2000 University of Georgia Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award
- 1999 Outstanding Research Paper Award, National Association for Research in Science Teaching
Dr. Bryan has secured multiple grants, including a National Science Foundation CCLI grant for institutionalizing the Matter and Interactions curriculum and a Centers Program Grant for professional development in nanoscale science education. She collaborates extensively with institutions like North Carolina State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and universities in China and Mexico, particularly examining rural educational contexts.
